The project will increase energy efficiency in homes by reducing energy costs and increasing comfort while safeguarding the health and safety of the resident. Eligible applicants are those persons or families whose income is at or below 200% of the federal poverty level. On-site energy audits are conducted on each home to determine which of the following measures would be installed or services performed, up to an average of $6,500 per home: blower door guided air sealing to effectively locate and reduce air-leakage throughout the home; installation of attic, wall, basement and crawlspace insulation and ventilation to reduce energy loss; heating system modification or replacement to increase the efficiency and/or safety of the heating system; minor repairs, and/or health and safety measures are provided (when necessary) to allow the safe and effective installation of the weatherization measures; energy baseload reduction, including CFL and appliance replacement, and; client education on the proper use and maintenance of the installed Weatherization measures and ways to reduce energy waste everyday. The project will weatherize 585 homes through 3/31/12.

This project represents the final phase in a multi-year energy efficiency and conservation project. It will replace 187 antiquated single-pane windows that date to 1961, maximizing the impact of recent renovations that have included other window replacements, lowered and insulated ceilings, computerized climate controls and energy efficient lighting. Replacing the old panes is expected to reduce the school's harmful greenhouse gas emissions by nearly 800 tons a year; reduce electrical and natural gas consumption by 30% and 53%, respectively; generate cost savings exceeding $64,000 a year; and retain eight local jobs. The project will be integrated into the science, math and economics curriculum to educate the school's 426 students about long-term benefits of energy efficiencies. Bishop McCort is located in the City of Johnstown, a "distressed city" under Act 47 since 1992.

The project provides financial assistance and services to prevent individuals and families from becoming homeless or help those who are experiencing homelessness to be quickly re-housed and stabilized. Funds will be used for activities to address the jurisdiction’s homelessness needs such as: financial assistance with rental payments; security deposits; utility payments or deposits; arrearages; moving costs; and, motel/hotel vouchers; and housing relocation and stabilization services such as case management; outreach and engagement; housing search and placement; legal services; and, credit repair.

The project consists of street improvements to Crawford Street in Northern Cambria Borough between 24th and 40th Streets. Improvements will involve base renovations, repaving and drainage improvements.

The project will consist of street improvements to Church Street in Village of Sidman and installation of 3 handicapped parking spaces and walkway at Revloc Park. An existing mulch covered walkway will also be paved so it can be utilized by the handicapped. The project will also include installation of 2 handicapped parking spaces & paved walkway at Veteran's Park in Cresson Township. In addition, a sewer line extension along Loraine Road in Jackson Twp will serve 2 residences. This award will also support the installation of 2 handicapped parking spaces and paved walkway at the Kartes Street playground in Brownstown Borough. Handicapped parking spaces (2) & paved walkway will be constructed at Staub Lane playground in Scalp Level Borough and installation of 2 handicapped parking spaces and paved walkway at Lorain Park in Lorain Borough. Two handicapped parking spaces and walkway at the Cooper Avenue ballfield in West Taylor Township will also be constructed.

Installation of approximately 27,000 feet of sanitary sewers as part of a combined sewer separation project in the Borough that will eliminate eight combined sewer overflows.This is an existing system that serves approximately 578 customers in this primarily low income area.  This is an existing system and user fees are not expected to increase.

The proposed project consists of construction of a 278,000 gallon water storage tank, a pump station and approximately 22,000 linear feet of 6 and 8 diameter water main pipelines. This is an existing system that serves approximately 1,400 existing customers in primarily low to middle income areas.  User fees are expected to increase by 9%.

Replacement of 19,285 linear feet of sanitary sewers ranging from 8" to 24" in diameter.This is an existing sewer system that serves approximately 800 customers in this low income area.   This is an existing system and user fees are expected to increase by 1%

This project will address the non-point source pollution through the use of forested riparian buffers.  Approximately 51.73 acres of forested riparian buffers will be created along streams that will span over 26 different private properties, and 5 contiguous counties.

Installation of approximately 35,000 linear feet of sanitary sewers as part of a combined sewer separation project in the Borough that will eliminate two combined sewer overflows.This is an existing system that serves approximately 650 customers in this primarily low income area.  This is an existing system and user fees are expected to increase by 18%

Rehabilitation of bridge carrying Eisenhower Boulevard (SR 3006) over Stonycreek River near the intersection of Ferndale Avenue (PA 403) in Upper Yoder and Stonycreek Townships

Rehabilitation of 2 bridges on Manor Drive (State Route 1001) over R. J. Corman Railroad near the intersection of Munster Rd (State Route 1003) and over R. J. Corman Railroad near the intersection of

Preservation of 20 bridges in Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Fulton, Huntingdon and Somerset Counties

Bridge preservation of 3 bridges: State Route 1021 over Wyerough Run; State Route 1026 over Slate Lake Run; State Route 4024 over Chest Creek in White and Chest Township

Concrete patching and overlay on US 219 from New Germany Interchange north to US 22 Interchange in Croyle and Cambria Townships, Cambria County

Resurfacing of US Route 219 from Galleria Drive to Palestine Road including Rehabilitation of Palestine Road Bridge in Adams and Richland Townships

Preservation activities for 10 bridges on US 219, PA 36, PA 56, PA 271 and SR 3031 in Cambria County

The project will provide training and placement for full and part time jobs; financial literacy training; counseling services and related activities so that families can avoid eviction and/or utility termination; mediical/dental care through the Johnstown Free Medical Clinic; minor home repairs from Johnstown United Methodist Parishes (JUMP) program that will allow families to remain in their homes and launch a tuition assistance program for vocational training.